New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden protein clumps in Huntington's brains

NCT ID NCT06634628

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests a new radioactive tracer that may light up harmful protein clumps in the brains of people with Huntington's disease during a PET scan. Researchers will scan 27 adults (healthy volunteers and people with early-stage Huntington's) to see if the tracer works safely and accurately. The goal is to improve diagnosis and tracking of the disease.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven/ UZ Leuven/ UZL

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    Leuven, 3000, Belgium

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